"The Diet-Japan's
parliament-is composed of the House of
Representatives and the House of
Councillors. These two bodies
are charged with various duties, including
enacting legislation, choosing the prime
minister, voting on the budget, and
approving
treaties."

Description of
the Medifast
Dietis from
Sochiro Ito, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
http://www.shugiin.go.jp/message_e.htm